Credits:

Ella Fitzgerald

Description:

Groundbreaking live recordings discovered in producer Norman Granz's private collection are now available!" Ella Fitzgerald, the "First Lady of Song," presents the first live songbook recording of her career by Irving Berlin! The "Songbook" series by Ella Fitzgerald, the "Queen of Jazz Vocals," is a staple of the Verve catalog with its unparalleled performances of classic compositions by Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin and many more. and true standards of jazz vocal recording, these albums have had a profound impact on the history of jazz and American popular song, and the live editions of these songbooks are finally being released for the first time. Ella regularly performed live at the Hollywood Bowl, but this is the first time that the entire concert at this iconic venue has been released. Also included is the only collaboration with Paul Weston, who served as arranger and conductor for the Irving Berlin Songbook!

Tracklisting:

1.The Song Is Ended
2.You're Laughing at Me
3.How Deep Is the Ocean
4.Heat Wave
5.Suppertime
6.Cheek to Cheek
7.Russian Lullaby
8.Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
9.I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
10.Get Thee Behind Me Satan
11.Let's Face the Music and Dance
12.Always
13.Puttin' on the Ritz
14.Let Yourself Go
15.Alexander's Ragtime Band